Tom Pritchard
Tom is the Tom's Guide's UK Phones Editor, tackling the latest smartphone news and vocally expressing his opinions about upcoming features or changes. It's long way from his days as editor of Gizmodo UK, when pretty much everything was on the table. He’s usually found trying to squeeze another giant Lego set onto the shelf, draining very large cups of coffee, or complaining about how terrible his Smart TV is.
Latest articles by Tom Pritchard
Google Pixel 9 doesn’t have Qi2 — but the Google Store still has magnetic accessories on sale
By Tom Pritchard published
Google Pixel 9 doesn't have Qi2, but Google will still happily sell you magnetic cases and accessories.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is the only one that can take advantage of Google’s 45W charger — don’t waste your money
By Tom Pritchard published
Google's Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro can't charger higher than 27W, so that new 45W charging brick is a waste of money.
The best OBD-II scanners in 2024
By Brian Nadel last updated
The best OBD-II scanners can show you what's going on inside your car — and potentially save you from unwanted repair bills.
Google just explained why the Pixel 9 doesn’t have Qi2 wireless charging — and it makes no sense
By Tom Pritchard published
The Qi2 bandwagon won't begin with Google Pixel 9. And Google's reasoning makes absolutely no sense.
7+ ways you can get Apple TV Plus for free
By Malcolm McMillan last updated
It's still incredibly easy to get a free trial to Apple TV Plus. Here are 7+ things you can do to get Apple TV Plus for free right now.
Google Pixel 8 Pro just got a feature that was announced last October — just in time for Pixel 9 launch
By Tom Pritchard published
Pixel 8 Pro is finally getting Zoom Enhance, 10 months after it was first announced for the phone.
Best car phone mounts 2024
By Tom Pritchard, Oliver Haslam last updated
The best car phone mounts help turn your phone into an essential driving tool — without distracting you from the road ahead.
Pixel 9 phones won’t be released running Android 15 — what the heck is happening?
By Tom Pritchard published
Google's Pixel 9 lineup was unveiled this week but the new flagship phones will be shipping with last year's Android 14 on board.
Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Google Pixel 8 Pro — all the biggest upgrades
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Here's everything you need to know about the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro XL — and how they compare to last year's Pixel 8 Pro.
Google Pixel 9 release date, price, specs and all the new AI features
By Tom Pritchard last updated
The Google Pixel 9 is official, and here's everything you need to know.
35 best movies on Disney Plus to watch now (August 2024)
By Alyse Stanley last updated
We've gone through Disney Plus to pull the very best of the best from the House of Mouse. Here are the best movies on Disney Plus.
iPhone 16 Capture button — everything you need to know
By Tom Pritchard last updated
iPhone 16 could come with a brand new 'Capture button'. Here's everything we've heard about it so far.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — everything we know so far
By Tom Pritchard last updated
iPhone 16 Pro Max should arrive later this year, and here's everything we know so far.
Apple won't launch Vision Pro 2 anytime soon — but a cheaper headset could still arrive next year
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple Vision Pro may not be selling well right now, but future versions could be on the — including a cheaper model.
I could never afford the Pixel 9 Pro Fold — and these leaked specs make me glad I can’t
By Tom Pritchard published
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is probably going to be absurdly expensive, and leaked specs don't make it sound like it's worth it.
Android 15 desktop mode just reappeared — this could be a huge upgrade for Android tablets
By Tom Pritchard published
Android 15's desktop mode is apparently still coming, and it could work on tablets without an external display.
Arcane season 2 episodes have apparently leaked online — 3 months before they’re due to hit Netflix
By Tom Pritchard published
A bunch of upcoming Netflix anime series have leaked online, including episodes from Arcane season 2.
iOS 18 finally lets you resize Control Center widgets — here's how
By Tom Pritchard published
iOS 18 lets you resize the widgets inside the Control Center menu, and here's how you do it.
Google Maps vs. Apple Maps: Which navigation app is best?
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Should you be using Google Maps or Apple Maps? Which built-in navigation app is best for getting from A to B?
Google Maps vs. Waze: Which navigation app is better?
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Google Maps and Waze both belong to the same company, but they're quite different. So we're here to help you pick between the two.
Logitech is backpedaling hard and now insists it never planned to release a mouse tied to a subscription
By Tom Pritchard published
Logitech says plans for a subscription mouse are non-existent, regardless of what the CEO said in a recent interview.
Disney Plus’ password sharing crackdown starts 'in earnest' next month — what you need to know
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Disney Plus's password sharing crackdown could actually start next month — here's what we know.
The world's first tri-folding phone just tipped to enter mass production
By Tom Pritchard published
There could be a triple-screen foldable phone in production right now, but we have absolutely no idea who's making it.